by monicaborschel | Jan 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Self-Esteem
Life is unpredictable, which can be both scary and exciting. Due to this unpredictability, we might find ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in, and we might struggle to find the way out. Take, for example, the case of Mary. Mary left the United States to move...
by monicaborschel | Nov 13, 2019 | Anxiety, Parenting, Trauma
Anxiety is a normal emotion that helps to motivate us. Too much anxiety, however, can cause distress in the form of excessive worry, excessive drive to the point of exhaustion, panic and intense fear of failure and rejection. Children with anxiety sometimes are afraid...
by monicaborschel | Oct 2, 2019 | Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Esteem
The worry of what others think of you can lead to feelings of insecurity and fear. Social anxiety is common and can be a minor annoyance or when more severe, lead to panic attacks. The panic attacks can lead to more anxiety because of the fear of the judgement of...
by monicaborschel | Aug 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Emotions, Psychology, Relationships
From time to time, an adult will seek my help because they feel like they can’t breathe around their parents. The feeling of not being able to breathe could be from anxiety or panic. Sometimes, we hold our breath without thinking when we are waiting for...
by monicaborschel | Aug 14, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma
If you are in a relationship with someone who has been abused, it can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. If the person has not been able to resolve the abuse in their mind, they might act in ways that push you away. They might lash out when they are feeling...
by monicaborschel | Jul 31, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Psychology
People often confuse resilience with “being tough” or “toughing it out.” A misconception is that you either have resilience, or you don’t. Sometimes, circumstances such as poverty lead to survival stress, which makes it more challenging...
